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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1915
Page
5
A Phoenix reader endorses Judge Ward's education plan but urges caution on a $100,000 debt and the loss of taxes from a proposed site. The letter notes similar programs in New York Chicago and Philadelphia and cites 5090 children educated there.
Russell S. Church argues against a proposed Bristol school project costing 80 000 to 100 000 dollars. He prefers testing Judge Wardwell’s plan first, cites tax hardship, and warns against overbuilding. If the trial fails, he supports a central, economical new school with minimal halls.
Real estate transfers listed include a parcel with a dwelling on Prospect Street from Alfred B Evans to Mary E Magee wife of John E Magee a parcel with buildings on Hope Street north of Bradford Street from Abby L Williams to Daniel Moore of Fall River with Hope Street frontage 34 feet and depth 76 feet bounded by Dr Charles H Dorings estate Langdon Gibson to Henry M Gibson on the Fitz Henry De Wolf plat Bristol Neck William A Doran to Antonio J Borges and wife on Bay View Avenue Doran plat
The Pastime theatre announced an all star program for Saturday night featuring Edith Storey in two part drama Steve O Grady's Change, Broncho Billy in Broncho Billy's Duty, The Strike at Coaldale railroad drama with Mildred Bright, Jimmy the Porter, Selig farce Sophie and Slippery Slim in Snakesville's New Waitress.
Freckles are common in February and March but a remedy exists. Apply an ounce of ethnne double strength from W. H. Buffington or any druggist night and morning. freckles fade in days and stubborn ones vanish. Money back if the treatment fails.
The Knights of Columbus defeated the Eagles 100 to 80 in the third of a 100 ball pool series held in the Aerie rooms. Kinnere and Connery led K of C with 47 and 53 points while Lonergan and Sanford paced the Eagles with 53 and 27. Referee was Joseph Connell and scorer George Feathers.
Bristol Chapter D A R met at Mrs Colwell s home on Constitution street with 30 attendees. The Regent read reports, discussed State Flags for Byfield Building, and a Belgian Relief Fund lecture. a pageant program and refreshments followed a period of socializing.
The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company will occupy a new two storefront building on the west side of Hope Street just south of Dr A M Merriman's residence. The old Morrissey plumbing building was torn down and construction by Daniel Moore of Fall River will start immediately. Moore plans a 32 by 35 foot single story structure with an up to date frontage and aims to have the store ready by April 1.
A pleasing program at the Star theatre features the 11th episode of The Master Key and Bron cho Billy in The Sheriff’s Office. Also shown are Our Mutual Girl Today, When Lizzie Got the Polish, and Eats. Saturday offers nine reels including The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere in three parts.
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